The Nikkei Average depreciated by 62 yen (as of 14:50). In terms of the Nikkei average contribution, SoftBank G ＜9984＞, Advantest ＜6857＞, HOYA ＜7741＞, etc. are top negative contributors, while TDK ＜6762＞, Recruit HD ＜6098＞, Toyota ＜7203＞, etc. are top positive contributors. In the sector, banking, other products, air transportation, precision instruments, and electric/gas industries are at the top of the price drop rate, while the real estate industry, petroleum and coal products, transportation equipment, construction industry, and glass door earth and stone products are at the top of the price increase rate.

The Nikkei Average has been moving at a slightly lower level. Tonight in the US, the US personal income/personal consumption expenditure (PCE) for November and the US consumer attitude index (confirmed value, University of Michigan survey) for December will be announced. In particular, it is said that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) places importance on the PCE price index, and market interest is high.